Is deep cleaning safe? it seems like its more likely to spread infection than cure it. i mean, all that scraping causes bleeding, so dont the bacteria get in your blood? could they spread to other parts of your body? my gums arent bleeding now, theyre

I : I love this question. You will get the bacteria in your blood. Yes, they will be spread but the have already moved all over your body right now anyway! these are dangerous bacteria to have and are associated wit systemic disease processes. Those same bacteria are found in the arterial plaque...So having this condition could increase your risk of heart disease by 200%. Those same bacteria already travel to the pancreas and are highly linked to diabetes and pancreatic cancer. Those same bacteria are highly linked to rheumatoid arthritis. Just like a bladder infection its best to get a dna test of the bacteria. This will tell you what specific bacteria are involved with your infection and their concentration. Also it will let you know which antibiotic is best to give you for this when you get your non-surgical treatment. Your body can handle a momentary spike in these bacteria its the constant exposure to them that caused damage to you.

Possibly: If you are healthy, deep cleanings remove the hard deposits and inflamed tissue in the gum sulcus, keeping your gums bone and teeth healthy. Bacteria entering the bloodstream is possible but of little consequence unless you are immune compromised or have a prosthesis or other medical condition that may require prophylactic antibiotics.

Dr Schleimer and another doctor agreed

Safe and necessary!: Deep cleanings are not performed to remove bacteria. They are performed to remove plaque and calculus that accumulates in pockets between your teeth and gums. We don't aim for blood, but you should be unfazed by blood as long as your technique is good. Keep brushing and flossing, and hopefully you won't ever bleed during these kinds of procedures again!

Dr Hardesty agreed